May 6, 1997Circulation
Guide to Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases
Why the study?
Does patient education on healthy life habits prevent the development of cardiovascular risk factors in persons with no known cardiovascular disease?
Population
Persons with no known cardiovascular disease
Design
Guideline
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Patient education on lifestyle should be standard in primary prevention; confirms healthy habits mitigate age- and genetic-driven risks.
Structured PICO
Does patient education on healthy life habits prevent the development of cardiovascular risk factors in persons with no known cardiovascular disease?
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Population
Persons with no known cardiovascular disease
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Intervention
Patient education and adoption of healthy life habits (smoking prevention, weight management, physical activity, dietary changes)
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Outcome
Prevention of the development and intensification of cardiovascular risk factors
Patient education on healthy lifestyle habits is essential for the primary prevention of cardiovascular risk factors and disease.
Cite This Study
Grundy et al. (1997) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease. Healthy life habits and patient education was evaluated. Adoption of healthy life habits and early intervention mitigate the severity of risk factors resulting from aging and genetic factors to prevent cardiovascular disease.